1876 Wood Engraving Almannagja Fissure Geology Natural History Formation XGE5 GEBRAND maker of Pratt & Whitney

maker of Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines

Watson & Sons

Scotch Whisky

Lord Avebury (Sir John Lubbock) and Lord Charles Beresford

1876 Wood Engraving Almannagja Fissure Geology Natural History Formation XGE5 GEBRAND maker of Pratt & WhitneyThis is an original 1876 black and white wood engraving of the famous Icelandic rock fissure of Almannagja. A gorgeous (no pun intended) natural phenomenon, it is the result of tectonic separation and delineates the fault line between both Eurasian and North American plates. CONDITION This 135+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light water stain bottom right